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Psalm 19:7-10 (from the Archive)New Living Translation7 The instructions of the Lord are perfect,    reviving the soul.The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,    making wise the simple.8 The commandments of the Lord are right,    bringing joy to the heart.The commands of the Lord are clear,    giving insight for living.9 Reverence for the Lord is pure,    lasting forever.The laws of the Lord are true;    each one is fair.10 They are more desirable than gold,    even the finest gold.They are sweeter than honey,    even honey dripping from the comb.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Genesis 1:1-5New Living Translation1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.3 Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light “day” and the darkness “night.”And evening passed and morning came, marking the first day.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Matthew 8:5-10, 13 (from the Archive)New Living Translation5 When Jesus returned to Capernaum, a Roman officer came and pleaded with him, 6 “Lord, my young servant lies in bed, paralyzed and in terrible pain.”7 Jesus said, “I will come and heal him.”8 But the officer said, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed. 9 I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,' and they go, or ‘Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,' they do it.”10 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to those who were following him, he said, “I tell you the truth, I haven't seen faith like this in all Israel!13 Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.” And the young servant was healed that same hour.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Isaiah 6:1-4New Living Translation6 It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. 2 Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3 They were calling out to each other,“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven's Armies!    The whole earth is filled with his glory!”4 Their voices shook the Temple to its foundations, and the entire building was filled with smoke.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

John 15:1-5 (from the Archive) New Living Translation15 “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Hebrews 11:1-3New Living Translation11 Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. 2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.3 By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God's command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 130:5-7 (from the Archive)New Living Translation5 I am counting on the Lord;    yes, I am counting on him.    I have put my hope in his word.6 I long for the Lord    more than sentries long for the dawn,    yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.7 O Israel, hope in the Lord;    for with the Lord there is unfailing love.    His redemption overflows.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

THE WORKFollow the Path to an EMPOWERED.LifeUnFollow the path to Martyrdom Mountain and head backdown to an island I like to call an EMPOWERED.Life.A Mum And... means: who are you when you are notbeing a Mum. Who are you?What decision have you made, knowing accoladeswill come from others?How do you define success?On a scale of 1-10 how happy are you?What is one thing you could do that would grade youhigher on the happy scale?List all the challenging things that have happened toyou in your ONE.Life and how they are keeping youon up on Martyrdom Mountain.Pick one thing that you will work on this year to helpyou walk back down the mountain to anEMPOWERED.Life.List questions that get you excited about your life.Get your copy of Melissa's bestselling book, UnFollow: Question Everything with Excitement, and download the FREE WORKBOOK!Curious about Group Coaching? Check out ONE.Life today!Did you love this episode? Let us know what other topics you'd like to hear Melissa explore or questions she could address. Email: melissa@melissawiggins.lifeRemember, you can change your life one question at a time.Let's get started today.Follow Melissa on IG @coachmummabear_Remember to leave an honest review and subscribe to "UnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa Wiggins."

John 21:15-19New Living Translation15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”“Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.”“Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?”“Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.”“Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.”Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.18 “I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don't want to go.” 19 Jesus said this to let him know by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him, “Follow me.”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

THE WORKFollow Break Generational Trauma, One Trauma at a Time“Healing is a daily event. You can't ‘go somewhere' to behealed: you must go inward to be healed. This means a dailycommitment to doing the work.”—Dr. Nicole LePera, The Holistic PsychologistOur purpose is not to create a perfect life for our kids or ourpeople. It is to show our humanness and to raise our kids toknow they are deeply loved by their deeply imperfect parents.And to show our people we are flawed humans who are doingthe best with what we know, right now.Our work is to become aware of our traumas and triggersand the impacts they can have, if unchecked, and then todecide which ones have the biggest impact on our people.Have you ever met an adult with no issues? No parentissues or people-pleasing, boundary issues or control issues?Me, neither... Not sure I want to or need to, either.What if, each year, we focused on different parts ofourselves instead of tackling all our trauma and hoping we canbe perfect for those close to us?It can be so overwhelming, when you begin work in yourlife with a coach, mentor, therapist, guide, or pastor. Instead,pick one thing, and focus on that! Shift that! Grow in that area!This year, my big focus will be:While I am doing this for me, I know____________________________ will also be hugely impacted.The reason I choose this for my yearly goal is:When I feel like I am not making real progress, I willpay attention to mini-magical moments by:Actions I will take include:My triggers around this trauma are:I want to show up for my people in the following way:By showing my people my human, imperfect side, Iam giving them a gift of:Focusing on one per year will shift the all-or-nothingthinking. It will calm the inner rebel and alsoUnFollow that “in order to be great humans, we mustbe healed” false narrative.More of us talking about what we are healing, and why, ishow we collectively change and encourage others. Throughbravery and belief, not shame and perfectionism.It is only by living we truly heal!So, let's live, lassies and lads, and show our imperfectselves as we do it.Get your copy of Melissa's bestselling book, UnFollow: Question Everything with Excitement, and download the FREE WORKBOOK!Curious about Group Coaching? Check out ONE.Life today!Did you love this episode? Let us know what other topics you'd like to hear Melissa explore or questions she could address. Email: melissa@melissawiggins.lifeRemember, you can change your life one question at a time.Let's get started today.Follow Melissa on IG @coachmummabear_Remember to leave an honest review and subscribe to "UnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa Wiggins."

Mark 5:24-34 (from the Archive)New Living Translation24 Jesus went with him, and all the people followed, crowding around him. 25 A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding. 26 She had suffered a great deal from many doctors, and over the years she had spent everything she had to pay them, but she had gotten no better. In fact, she had gotten worse. 27 She had heard about Jesus, so she came up behind him through the crowd and touched his robe. 28 For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.” 29 Immediately the bleeding stopped, and she could feel in her body that she had been healed of her terrible condition.30 Jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from him, so he turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my robe?”31 His disciples said to him, “Look at this crowd pressing around you. How can you ask, ‘Who touched me?'”32 But he kept on looking around to see who had done it. 33 Then the frightened woman, trembling at the realization of what had happened to her, came and fell to her knees in front of him and told him what she had done. 34 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Romans 8:10-14New Living Translation10 And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God. 11 The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.12 Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. 13 For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature,[c] you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children[d] of God.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Ephesians 3:14-19 (from the Archive)New Living TranslationPaul's Prayer for Spiritual Growth14 When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 84:5-8New Living Translation5 What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord,    who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.6 When they walk through the Valley of Weeping,    it will become a place of refreshing springs.    The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings.7 They will continue to grow stronger,    and each of them will appear before God in Jerusalem.8 O Lord God of Heaven's Armies, hear my prayer.    Listen, O God of Jacob. Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Exodus 34:4-7 (from the Archive)New Living Translation4 So Moses chiselled out two tablets of stone like the first ones. Early in the morning he climbed Mount Sinai as the Lord had commanded him, and he carried the two stone tablets in his hands.5 Then the Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him; and he called out his own name, Yahweh. 6 The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out,“Yahweh! The Lord!    The God of compassion and mercy!I am slow to anger    and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.7 I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations.    I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin.But I do not excuse the guilty.    I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and grandchildren;the entire family is affected—    even children in the third and fourth generations.”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

John 13:33-35New Living Translation33 Dear children, I will be with you only a little longer. And as I told the Jewish leaders, you will search for me, but you can't come where I am going. 34 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Song of Solomon 2:14-15 (from the Archive)New Living TranslationYoung Man14 My dove is hiding behind the rocks,    behind an outcrop on the cliff.Let me see your face;    let me hear your voice.For your voice is pleasant,    and your face is lovely.Young Women of Jerusalem15 Catch all the foxes,    those little foxes,before they ruin the vineyard of love,    for the grapevines are blossoming!Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Philippians 4:6-9New International Version - UK6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Philippians 1:9-11 (from the Archive)New Living Translation9 I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. 10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ's return. 11 May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for this will bring much glory and praise to God.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 63New Living Translation1 O God, you are my God;    I earnestly search for you.My soul thirsts for you;    my whole body longs for youin this parched and weary land    where there is no water.2 I have seen you in your sanctuary    and gazed upon your power and glory.3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself;    how I praise you!4 I will praise you as long as I live,    lifting up my hands to you in prayer.5 You satisfy me more than the richest feast.    I will praise you with songs of joy.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Genesis 18:1-6,8 from the ArchiveNew Living Translation18 The Lord appeared again to Abraham near the oak grove belonging to Mamre. One day Abraham was sitting at the entrance to his tent during the hottest part of the day. 2 He looked up and noticed three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran to meet them and welcomed them, bowing low to the ground.3 “My lord,” he said, “if it pleases you, stop here for a while. 4 Rest in the shade of this tree while water is brought to wash your feet. 5 And since you've honored your servant with this visit, let me prepare some food to refresh you before you continue on your journey.”“All right,” they said. “Do as you have said.”6 So Abraham ran back to the tent and said to Sarah, “Hurry! Get three large measures of your best flour, knead it into dough, and bake some bread.”  8 When the food was ready, Abraham took some yogurt and milk and the roasted meat, and he served it to the men. As they ate, Abraham waited on them in the shade of the trees.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Ephesians 1:4-8New Living Translation4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. 5 God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. 6 So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. 7 He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. 8 He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Mark 1 v 29-34 (from the Archive)New Living Translation29 After Jesus left the synagogue with James and John, they went to Simon and Andrew's home. 30 Now Simon's mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever. They told Jesus about her right away. 31 So he went to her bedside, took her by the hand, and helped her sit up. Then the fever left her, and she prepared a meal for them.32 That evening after sunset, many sick and demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. 33 The whole town gathered at the door to watch. 34 So Jesus healed many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons. But because the demons knew who he was, he did not allow them to speak.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

THE WORKFollow Learning to Love our Bodies“Your body hears everything your mind says.”—Naomi JuddWhat if we stopped allowing our brains to bully our bodies? “Ilove my body” doesn't mean I have to like everything about it.But it does mean I stop my brain from bullying her.Enter this work thinking of your future self, your favoriteversion of yourself, the one who doesn't bully her body everyday. The one who speaks kindly to her body and doesn't judgeher or others. When you get excited about that version, onlythen begin asking all the questions.Questioning everything with excitement is a method forliving. It's where we choose to not only heal, but live. It'swhere we decide to not only think but do!Your body loves you. She has proven this time and timeagain. Now, show her some love by healing some open woundsyou still have.This work helps you to UnFollow society defining what ourbody should look like and making the decision you will defineit! Year after year, we criticize our bodies, and it hasn'tchanged anything; so, it's time to change the status quo and,instead, do the work and Follow learning to love our bodies.This is your reminder that you do not need to love everypart of your body in order to be kind to it. What if you beginthis work by treating your body the way you hope yourdaughter treats hers, the way you pray your son treats his?Sometimes, the thought of loving our bodies is too far-fetched;but imagining it's your daughter's, your mother's, your bestfriend's, that changes your mindset and leads you on the pathof healing.List all the things your body has done for you. Don'tstop until you get to at least twenty.Write a letter to your body, apologizing for the wayyou have bullied it, including the things you have madeher miss out on. Then, burn it!UnFollowing all the abuse you did to her requires youto replace it with a new following. Write a letter onhow you plan to treat her, going forward. How youplan to learn to love her. Write it from a place of joyand excitement and possibility. No shame can live inthis letter! Laminate it! Put it on your mirror. Have itin plain sight, read it every day, until your mind nolonger bullies your body.Write on a Post-it: “I love my body and everything shehas done for me.” Place it somewhere you see it daily.Get your copy of Melissa's bestselling book, UnFollow: Question Everything with Excitement, and download the FREE WORKBOOK!Curious about Group Coaching? Check out ONE.Life today!Did you love this episode? Let us know what other topics you'd like to hear Melissa explore or questions she could address. Email: melissa@melissawiggins.lifeRemember, you can change your life one question at a time.Let's get started today.Follow Melissa on IG @coachmummabear_Remember to leave an honest review and subscribe to "UnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa Wiggins."

2 Corinthians 9:6-8New Living Translation6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Matthew 5:7-10 (from the Archive)New Living Translation7 God blesses those who are merciful,    for they will be shown mercy.8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure,    for they will see God.9 God blesses those who work for peace,    for they will be called the children of God.10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,    for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Matthew 6:30-34New Living Translation30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?31 “So don't worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.34 “So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Revelation 4:1-3 (from the Archive)New Living Translation4 Then as I looked, I saw a door standing open in heaven, and the same voice I had heard before spoke to me like a trumpet blast. The voice said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after this.” 2 And instantly I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne in heaven and someone sitting on it. 3 The one sitting on the throne was as brilliant as gemstones—like jasper and carnelian. And the glow of an emerald circled his throne like a rainbow.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

THE WORKFollow Airplane ModeThe idea of turning my phone on airplane mode for anafternoon makes me feel:What exciting benefits could I have by putting myphone on airplane mode?List the joys you know you would experience if youhad some periods of airplane mode in your life?List your excuses for why you would not be ok turningyour phone off one afternoon a week:No excuses! I am committed to joining#teamairplanemode and will start this week on________________ for _______ number of hours.As a coach, here are some things I have heard:“My phone being in another room won't workfor me. I am a deep sleeper.”Try one of those alarms for rooms. They are sofancy now, and they even wake you up with morningmeditations. You are welcome!“I am a single mum. I cannot put my phone onairplane mode.”One single-mum friend told me she got a landlinefor her ex-husband for when he has their children, justin case. So, no excuses, lassies! Where there is a will,there is a way.“I work from my phone. My clients justwouldn't put up with my phone being off.”We teach people how to treat us, lassies and lads.Let that sink in for a second. If you make yourselfavailable 24/7, then that's what will be expected.I would say start small here: “I will be out of pocketSunday until 3:00 p.m.” or “7:00 p.m. onward is familytime. I will not have my phone on but will respond firstthing in the morning.”It is amazing how much easier it gets,when you start to see how good it feels.Get your copy of Melissa's bestselling book, UnFollow: Question Everything with Excitement, and download the FREE WORKBOOK!Curious about Group Coaching? Check out ONE.Life today!Did you love this episode? Let us know what other topics you'd like to hear Melissa explore or questions she could address. Email: melissa@melissawiggins.lifeRemember, you can change your life one question at a time.Let's get started today.Follow Melissa on IG @coachmummabear_Remember to leave an honest review and subscribe to "UnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa Wiggins."

Psalm 30:4-5New Living Translation4 Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones!    Praise his holy name.5 For his anger lasts only a moment,    but his favour lasts a lifetime!Weeping may last through the night,    but joy comes with the morning.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Zephaniah 3:16-17 (from the Archive)New Living Translation16 On that day the announcement to Jerusalem will be,    “Cheer up, Zion! Don't be afraid!17 For the Lord your God is living among you.    He is a mighty savior.He will take delight in you with gladness.    With his love, he will calm all your fears.    He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Matthew 7:24-29New Living Translation24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won't collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn't obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. 27 When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.”28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 for he taught with real authority—quite unlike their teachers of religious law.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Colossians 3:15-17 (from the Archive)New Living Translation15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. 17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

2 Timothy 1:5-7New Living Translation5 I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. 6 This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Lamentations 3:19-24 (from the Archive)New Living Translation19 The thought of my suffering and homelessness    is bitter beyond words.20 I will never forget this awful time,    as I grieve over my loss.21 Yet I still dare to hope    when I remember this:22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends!    His mercies never cease.23 Great is his faithfulness;    his mercies begin afresh each morning.24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance;    therefore, I will hope in him!”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

THE WORKFollow I am ResponsibleI didn't decide to be responsible for my ONE.Life. I becameresponsible, one action at a time. It's not a decision, but adoing.I have chosen for over fourteen years to show up formeetings, to have hotline parties, answer the phone, and topick up newcomers, like Sheri did for me. I have chosen to goon retreats, to call my sponsor, and to be a sponsor. It's action.It was my thought to call the hotline. It was my decision toget in Sheri's car.What are you thinking about now?Who are you blaming?What are you blaming?Maybe you had a rough childhood. Maybe you wereabused. Maybe you lost a parent young. Maybe it is none ofthose, and yet you still know there is more to this ONE.Life.Maybe the victim mentality was taught or learned, and maybeit was neither. And yet here you are.List areas of your life you are responsible for:List areas you wish you were, and ways you canchange that reality:What action can you take today? This is not, I repeatnot a thought prompt. This is a do prompt.What can you do today to stop blaming and startdoing?Are you terrified? Good. Do it with nausea and butterflies.Be so close to not doing it, but do it anyway.When my clients join my six-month coaching intensive,EMPOWERED.Life, we start here. They are not addicted todrugs, alcohol, sex, or money. Often, they are addicted topleasing people, to perfectionism, to busyness—things thatare quite literally as deadly as my addiction.Often, they blame the kids' sports schedules and theirfamily for stepping on their boundaries. They claim it'sbecause they have the job they have and they can't change.They tell me they were born in a certain state and they cannot“just move.”What if all that changed just by taking some actions ofresponsibility and not blaming your kids and parents orbowing down to every societal norm we have been fed?What is one action you can do today, and for the nextseven days, you can repeat it without fail?If one action could change your ONE.Life in a positiveway, what would it be?As you begin to answer these questions, do it with thecloud of excitement over you. With the hope and joy of whatself-responsibility can mean in your life. What can choosing toUnFollow blame do for you, in the most exciting way.Choosing to Follow, I am responsible is exciting. It'sfreedom. It's joy. It's possibility. It's letting go and forgiving, soyou can have the ONE.Life you desire.Get your copy of Melissa's bestselling book, UnFollow: Question Everything with Excitement, and download the FREE WORKBOOK!Curious about Group Coaching? Check out ONE.Life today!Did you love this episode? Let us know what other topics you'd like to hear Melissa explore or questions she could address. Email: melissa@melissawiggins.lifeRemember, you can change your life one question at a time.Let's get started today.Follow Melissa on IG @coachmummabear_Remember to leave an honest review and subscribe to "UnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa Wiggins."

Mark 12:28-34New Living Translation28 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”29 Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. 30 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.' 31 The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.' No other commandment is greater than these.”32 The teacher of religious law replied, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth by saying that there is only one God and no other. 33 And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbour as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.”34 Realizing how much the man understood, Jesus said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Hebrews 12:1-3 (from the Archive)New Living Translation12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honour beside God's throne. 3 Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won't become weary and give up.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

THE WORKFollow FreedomWhat would a morning feel like waking up sober?What would a day not consumed by fear of whether Iwill black out look like?What would I do with my time and energy, if it wasn'tconsumed by my obsession with alcohol?When you question from there, instead of out of fear andshame about how you got here or why you can't stop orbelieve you are just like your family, you can't move forwardwith the same momentum.Instead, close your eyes:What is the first thing that comes into your wee noggin? What prison have you imposed on yourself?What if, today, you told one other person that?Shame cannot live in the light, sweet friend. I have neverpublicly told the story of being arrested, never shared it onsocial media, and because of this book and the value I feel thisstory will bring, I had to tell my children about this before wepublished it. I had to show them that I made mistakes, that perfectionism is against our religion in this home, and how, instead, we strive for knowing ourselves and becoming our favorite version of ourselves. Thank you to Melissa Parsons, who was the first person I ever heard talk about favorite version over best self. My life has never been the same.Does your favorite version of yourself do this thing?What would your favorite version of yourself tell you?Write down everything amazeballs that will happen in your ONE.Life, if you take yourself out of this selfimposed prison and you are free to be that favorite version of yourself.Who can help you?Who will support this shift in you?Tell that person you want their help. This will change your life from the inside out.Get your copy of Melissa's bestselling book, UnFollow: Question Everything with Excitement, and download the FREE WORKBOOK!Curious about Group Coaching? Check out ONE.Life today!Did you love this episode? Let us know what other topics you'd like to hear Melissa explore or questions she could address. Email: melissa@melissawiggins.lifeRemember, you can change your life one question at a time.Let's get started today.Follow Melissa on IG @coachmummabear_Remember to leave an honest review and subscribe to "UnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa Wiggins."

Hebrews 5:7-9New Living Translation7 While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God. 8 Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. 9 In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 72:16-17 (from the Archive)New Living Translation16 May there be abundant grain throughout the land,    flourishing even on the hilltops.May the fruit trees flourish like the trees of Lebanon,    and may the people thrive like grass in a field.17 May the king's name endure forever;    may it continue as long as the sun shines.May all nations be blessed through him    and bring him praise.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Job 19:25-27New Living Translation25 “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives,    and he will stand upon the earth at last.26 And after my body has decayed,    yet in my body I will see God!27 I will see him for myself.    Yes, I will see him with my own eyes.    I am overwhelmed at the thought!Music "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission.

Genesis 37:5-8 (from the Archive)New Living Translation5 One night Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers about it, they hated him more than ever. 6 “Listen to this dream,” he said. 7 “We were out in the field, tying up bundles of grain. Suddenly my bundle stood up, and your bundles all gathered around and bowed low before mine!”8 His brothers responded, “So you think you will be our king, do you? Do you actually think you will reign over us?” And they hated him all the more because of his dreams and the way he talked about them.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

John 1:10-13New Living Translation10 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn't recognize him. 11 He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. 12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. 13 They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Hebrews 13:1-3 (from the Archive)New Living Translation13 Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. 2 Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! 3 Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Psalm 30:10-12New Living Translation10 Hear me, Lord, and have mercy on me.    Help me, O Lord.”11 You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.    You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,12 that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.    O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!Music : "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

THE WORKFollow Question Everything With ExcitementMy intention word as I read this book is:What single word encapsulates what you hope toachieve or feel as you read through these pages?As I read this book, I want to:Identify the transformation or insight you're seekingas you delve into this book.The one thing in my life that will have the biggestimpact by being questioned is:Is it a relationship, job, self-belief? What stands to gainthe most from your thoughtful introspection?What has been my autopilot mode and how has itserved or hindered me?Examine the routines, habits, or belief systems youhave unconsciously followed. Are they enhancing orlimiting your life?What are the goals I have set because someone elsewanted them for me?Think about the ambitions you've chased to meetexternal expectations. Are they in line with your trueself?What am I most afraid to UnFollow and why?Explore the fears that anchor you to the familiar or tosocietal norms.Who is the person I'm pretending to be and how doesthat align with my authentic self?Reflect on any “masks” you've worn to meet theexpectations of others. How do these serve you, andwhat is the trade off?Who is my future self, what would thrill them the mostabout my life today?Envision your future-self looking back. What wouldexcite them about the choices and changes you'reconsidering now?What is my favorite version of myself and whatchoices do I need to make to become that person?Picture your favorite version of you. What steps canyou take now to evolve into that version of you?What am I most excited to explore on this journey ofintrospection?As you prepare to question everything withexcitement, what specific queries spark your curiosityand eagerness?The one thing in my life that will have the biggestimpact on being questioned is:Get your copy of Melissa's bestselling book, UnFollow: Question Everything with Excitement, and download the FREE WORKBOOK!Curious about Group Coaching? Check out ONE.Life today!Did you love this episode? Let us know what other topics you'd like to hear Melissa explore or questions she could address. Email: melissa@melissawiggins.lifeRemember, you can change your life one question at a time.Let's get started today.Follow Melissa on IG @coachmummabear_Remember to leave an honest review and subscribe to "UnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa Wiggins."

Introduction - Page 5.Get your copy of Melissa's bestselling book, UnFollow: Question Everything with Excitement, and download the FREE WORKBOOK!Curious about Group Coaching? Check out ONE.Life today!Did you love this episode? Let us know what other topics you'd like to hear Melissa explore or questions she could address. Email: melissa@melissawiggins.lifeRemember, you can change your life one question at a time.Let's get started today.Follow Melissa on IG @coachmummabear_Remember to leave an honest review and subscribe to "UnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa Wiggins."

It's been one year since UnFollow became a #1 best seller in family life and personal growth! Master-certified Coach Melissa Wiggins narrates the forward and introduction of the book in this episode.Get your copy of Melissa's bestselling book, UnFollow: Question Everything with Excitement, and download the FREE WORKBOOK!Did you love this episode? Let us know what other topics you'd like to hear Melissa explore or questions she could address. Email: melissa@melissawiggins.lifeRemember, you can change your life one question at a time.Let's get started today.Follow Melissa on IG @coachmummabear_ Curious about Group Coaching? Check out ONE.Life today!Remember to leave an honest review and subscribe to "UnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa Wiggins."

Master-certified Coach Melissa Wiggins walks us through questions to ask ourselves to determine if we should write a book.Get your copy of Melissa's bestselling book, UnFollow: Question Everything with Excitement, and download the FREE WORKBOOK!Episode on family values with Dr. Deborah Brown: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779084/episodes/15559797Did you love this episode? Let us know what other topics you'd like to hear Melissa explore or questions she could address. Email: melissa@melissawiggins.lifeRemember, you can change your life one question at a time.Let's get started today.Follow Melissa on IG @coachmummabear_ Curious about Group Coaching? Check out One.Life today!Remember to leave an honest review and subscribe to "UnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa Wiggins."